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- Corinne M Lemmer.
- Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota, USA.
- J Holist Nurs. 2005 Sep 1; 23 (3): 310-22.
PurposeWith increased attention in health care being given to the spiritual dimension of clients, nurses must be able to recognize clients' spiritual concerns and intervene appropriately. This article proposes that nurses may find the concept of spiritual needs more useful than the term spirituality in guiding practice decisions and curriculum development.MethodsA review of nursing and theological literature addressing the spiritual dimension was conducted. Elements of the spiritual dimension and suggestions for nursing intervention were identified.FindingsFour case situations from the author's past practice are analyzed.ConclusionUtilization of the elements of the spiritual dimension is a useful means of recognizing spiritual needs of clients and planning spiritual care.ImplicationsNursing faculty need to examine curricula for inclusion of assessment of and intervention for spiritual needs. Practicing nurses need to be supported in their role in meeting spiritual needs of clients.
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